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Post by Russg on Oct 18, 2017 17:57:27 GMT
Safe, tepid, bland, predicable rock music for those who don't like rock or metal. The Foos are more pop than rock as their material in general is pretty lightweight.
Personally prefer Grohl's other recordings (except Nirvana, never got to grips with grunge) namely Queens of the Stone Age and Them Crooked Vultures.
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Post by MattyJam on Oct 20, 2017 14:28:03 GMT
Absolutely not. They've worked hard and made some really good songs over the years. I would say they've never written a masterpiece, a November Rain or a War Pigs or a Billie Jean or a Purple Rain. But they are good at what they do and aren't as lightweight as their critics make out.
I don't think it's fair to say that it's rock music for people who don't like rock or metal. I love loads of rock/metal, but I can still appreciate a good melody when I hear one.
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Post by HIStoric on Oct 20, 2017 22:34:12 GMT
Nope.
I'm not the biggest fan and don't listen to a lot of their stuff, but I really like their new album and they put a fucking hell of a performance. I mean Dave Grohl literally broke his leg on stage and kept going, which while is not medically the best thing to do (although he had support for his leg on stage, a doctor held it in position haha), it shows his utmost dedication to his fans which must be applauded. Such a great guy overall, I love watching interviews with him.
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Post by TonyR on Oct 21, 2017 14:46:42 GMT
Nope. I'm not the biggest fan and don't listen to a lot of their stuff, but I really like their new album and they put a fucking hell of a performance. I mean Dave Grohl literally broke his leg on stage and kept going, which while is not medically the best thing to do (although he had support for his leg on stage, a doctor held it in position haha), it shows his utmost dedication to his fans which must be applauded. Such a great guy overall, I love watching interviews with him. Yeah, I'm no fan of the music, seems very generic to me, but Grohl seems like a great guy. |
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Post by ChrisC on Oct 21, 2017 20:56:52 GMT
I think so.
But it's nothing to do with any kind of rock snobbery. I just find them pretty bland.
I saw them live numerous times at various ensemble/festival line-ups in the mid 00's and then I see them headlining festivals and doing basically the same sets now.
I actually saw a band busking in town the other week playing 'Times Like These' and thought the singer was better than Dave.
To me they're completely inoffensive but nothing to get excited about.
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Post by mistermaxxx08 on Oct 23, 2017 3:08:14 GMT
they are good not great,however dave grohl is one of the most stand up dudes who just plays his music and ventures out
and stays cool
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Post by mjjfan810 on Mar 30, 2018 18:54:42 GMT
Their new album is pretty great, their best since Echoes, Patience, Silence & Grace. Check out the song Dirty Water:
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Post by mjjfan810 on Mar 30, 2018 18:56:20 GMT
I would say they've never written a masterpiece, a November Rain or a War Pigs or a Billie Jean or a Purple Rain. I give you the following:
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Post by MattyJam on Apr 1, 2018 9:20:22 GMT
Their new album is pretty great, their best since Echoes, Patience, Silence & Grace. Check out the song Dirty Water:
Haven't bought one of their albums since Wasting Light, which I found to be a bit lacking compared to their older stuff. They peaked around In Your Honour/Echoes time, if you ask me. I gave Sonic Highways a go, but found it mostly unremarkable and it kind of put me off checking out their latest. I may give it a listen eventually though. |
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Post by mistermaxxx08 on Apr 2, 2018 3:31:02 GMT
not overrated however not memorable either and I like dave grohl they better than some
and yet decent for what they do
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Post by mjjfan810 on Apr 2, 2018 11:09:06 GMT
Their new album is pretty great, their best since Echoes, Patience, Silence & Grace. Check out the song Dirty Water:
Haven't bought one of their albums since Wasting Light, which I found to be a bit lacking compared to their older stuff. They peaked around In Your Honour/Echoes time, if you ask me. I gave Sonic Highways a go, but found it mostly unremarkable and it kind of put me off checking out their latest. I may give it a listen eventually though. Concrete & Gold is very different to Sonic Highways, much more like a traditional Foos record. Definitely check out Make It Right, Dirty Water, Sunday Rain & The Line. |
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Post by HIStoric on Apr 2, 2018 11:14:53 GMT
Haven't bought one of their albums since Wasting Light, which I found to be a bit lacking compared to their older stuff. They peaked around In Your Honour/Echoes time, if you ask me. I gave Sonic Highways a go, but found it mostly unremarkable and it kind of put me off checking out their latest. I may give it a listen eventually though. Concrete & Gold is very different to Sonic Highways, much more like a traditional Foos record. Definitely check out Make It Right, Dirty Water, Sunday Rain & The Line. Yup. Sonic Highways didn't do much for me but I really enjoyed Concrete and Gold. Those tracks mjjfan810 suggests are good starting points! Arrows also feels classic Foos to me. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2018 1:41:44 GMT
Yes, but I don't mind it as Dave Grohl is a nice guy and an honest guy, he said some straight up kind stuff about Prince.
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Post by MattyJam on Apr 21, 2018 13:15:12 GMT
Concrete & Gold is very different to Sonic Highways, much more like a traditional Foos record. Definitely check out Make It Right, Dirty Water, Sunday Rain & The Line. Yup. Sonic Highways didn't do much for me but I really enjoyed Concrete and Gold. Those tracks mjjfan810 suggests are good starting points! Arrows also feels classic Foos to me. Been listening to C&G a fair bit this past week, and was surprised that Arrows hasn't been a single yet. As you say, it has all the hallmarks of a classic Foos track! It's a great little album actually - I haven't enjoyed a FF album this much since Echoes, Patience, Silence & Grace. HIStoric - did you know Paul McCartney plays drums on Sunday Rain? I'm sure you already know that, but I think of you when I hear these things.  |
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Post by HIStoric on Apr 21, 2018 13:17:53 GMT
HIStoric - did you know Paul McCartney plays drums on Sunday Rain? I'm sure you already know that, but I think of you when I hear these things. Sure did, that's why it was the first song I played on the album the morning it came out! Hehe it's cool you think of me when you think of these things  |
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